Reaching out
Inner Wheel Club of Subang Selangor
30 September 2022
Floods are the bane in Malaysia. Flash flooding a phenomenon that many in Selangor are familiar with. The devastation caused by this results in loss of personal property, damage to buildings and heartache to the ones affected. This is what happened at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Sri Muda after a heavy downpour in March 2022 when the entire ground floor was submerged under water damaging Computer Labs, Science Labs, Bookshop, Mart, Studio, Technological Design Workshops and the Counselling Room.
IPP Indira Menon immediately sent out an appeal to her members. Information on the extent of damage was requested from Asha, a teacher at SMK Taman Sri Muda and a club member. This was to determine how the club could help. Asha informed the club that the school was planning to relocate and set up their counselling room on the first floor in the adjacent block and that IWCSS could contribute towards it. Counselling has always been an integral aspect of the school, and plays a significant part in the well- being of the students.
Rema, a member and an academic at University Malaya proposed that she approach Rythm Foundation and request for funds. With their long history of philanthropy and service to the community, they presented as the ideal organization that would join hands with IWCSS in this venture. The two members wasted no time in preparing the proposals, providing documentation and quotes, to ensure that this was a genuine request. The process took several months before funds were made available. IWCSS was excited to garner their support and happy to receive 10300 RM for this project. SMK Taman Sri Muda’s relocation and renovation of the counselling room is nearly complete. IWCSS is thrilled that the contribution from Rythm Foundation has paid towards installing new power points, new lights and fans, air conditioners, desks and chairs for teachers, a front desk counter and chairs for students. IWCSS is grateful to Rythm Foundation for their generous donation. Their focus on children’s education, sustainability and philanthropic philosophy has helped SMK Taman Sri Muda relocate and set up their counselling room in a more secure environment. A shout out to IPP Indira Menon, Rema and Asha for their steadfast commitment and hard work that enabled IWCSS to reach out and help the children at SMK Taman Sri Muda to once again have access to counselling and well-being activities.
Rajani Vidyasagar